Overview

• A passerby spotted the snake in the garden of a multi-family house on Thaddäus-Robl-Straße in Munich's Feldmoching-Hasenbergl district and alerted authorities.
• The Munich fire department responded promptly, capturing the snake without incident and confirming it was uninjured after a brief examination.
• The approximately 70 cm-long snake, identified as a native species, was transported using a specialized animal-capture box.
• Firefighters released the snake into an isolated area near a local lake, ensuring its safe return to a suitable habitat.
• This incident highlights the city’s coordinated approach to urban wildlife management, balancing public safety with animal welfare.